Betel Nut Palm (Areca catechu)
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Scientific Name: Areca catechu
Native Home: Philippines and the Malay Archipelago.
Height: 10–20 m.
Lifespan: 40–60 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Commercial Use: Cultivated for betel nuts and ornamental landscaping.
Harvesting: Mature fruit bunches are harvested by hand.
Age to Harvest: Around 5–8 years after planting.
Products: Betel nuts, areca leaf plates, husk fibre and ornamental palms.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Betel nuts have a long history of cultural use across South and Southeast Asia.
Global Spread: Widely cultivated in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines.
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